Jail Tech

Job Title: Jail Technician

Wages: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Jerome County Sheriff’s Dept

Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.JEROMECOUNTYID.US

Benefits: Jerome County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including paid health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave to support a healthy work-life balance. In addition, employees participate in the PERSI retirement system and have access to free confidential counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, Jerome County also provides eligible employees the opportunity to pursue federal student loan forgiveness while serving their community.

MISSION STATEMENT

In partnership with the community, the Jerome County Jail will provide safe and secure environment for both the public and inmates. To comply with minimum Jail standards and all applicable state, federal and stands set forth by the Idaho Sheriff’s council. To support and develop staff through training, constructive leadership, and high employment standards. To foster a firm and fair environment that supports positive inmate behavior and provides discipline for misconduct.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Jail Technician is an entry-level non-certified detention position whose primary responsibility is to assist the safety, security, and movement of staff and inmates within the Jerome County Detention Center. Operates the control room and control panel in accordance with current training, policies and procedures to safeguard the safety and security of staff, contractors, volunteers and inmates. Tends to the needs of the public in the lobby or over the phone.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates and monitors technical audio-visual electronic security consoles which control doors, lights, intercoms, duress alarms, fire alarms, and other similar functions within the facility.
• Ensures that the Detention Center is operating within the rules and regulations outlined by the policy and procedures manual.
• Positively identifying all people entering the Detention Center and/or compound visually or through verbal challenge and reporting unusual or unique situations/persons to the shift supervisor.
• Monitors jail radio traffic and acts as the jail’s control and dispatch center.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all emergency’s contingency plans – fire evacuations, medical emergencies, disturbances, hostage situations, major disasters and escapes.
• Does not leave post without proper relief.
• Facilitates and visually monitors staff, inmates and visitor movement throughout the facility and on the perimeter.
• Operates and monitors telephone and radio equipment to receive and transmit incoming/outgoing calls.
• Responds to telephone calls and lobby-based calls from citizens, visitors, attorneys, etc.
• Routinely enters data into the Jail Management System, keeping a timely and accurate record of all happenings in the Detention Center.
• Responds to all inmate-initiated intercom calls.
• Receives emergency notifications from inmates and relays accurate information to Detention staff for response.
• Ensure scheduled activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Operates and monitors the closed-circuit TV (CCTV) system.
• Calms, or takes other actions to calm emotionally upset people.
• Notifies Detention staff via radio of all pending activity and/or issues within the jail.
• Initiates routine and emergent inmate headcounts.
• Assists in maintaining daily schedules for inmate recreation, volunteer programs and other jail activity.
• Acts as the Incident Command Center during emergencies and provides continuing communications with jail staff and other emergency responders during emergencies.
• Make notification to dispatch services during emergencies in the jail.
• Reports observed, known, and potential safety hazards, security threats, disturbances, and irregularities.
• Writes formal reports on inmate incidents and activities.
• Visually monitors all staff/inmate interactions and gives immediate radio notification upon perceived altercations.
• Notifies responsible parties when radios, alarms or technical equipment malfunction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB PREREQUISITES AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Idaho Driver’s License
• Successfully pass background relevant to position and remain in good standing for the duration of employment with the County.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with inmates, the public and other departments.
• Ability to react quickly to novel situations under conditions of stress.
• Respond to citizen requests in a courteous and effective manner.
• Position generally performed in a controlled environment, but subject to occasional travel.
• Work rotating shifts.
• Ability to multitask with a high degree of accuracy under pressure and amidst multiple audio and visual distractions.
• Ability to hear, listen to and understand radio transmissions over open speakers with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to operate audio-visual electronic control console for up to 12 hours at a time.

Accepting applications until the position is filled.

Veteran’s preference. If you are a veteran, please provide a copy of your DD214.

Apply online: www.jeromecountyid.us

Paper applications can be found at:

Jerome County Sheriff’s Office: 2151 S. Tiger Dr, Jerome, Idaho

Human Resources Office: 300 N Lincoln Ave. #307, Jerome, ID 83338

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21